Kolari Old Church

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The Old Church of Kolari, also known as the Kolarinsaari Church, is a cubelike wooden church completed in 1819. It’s designed by A.W. Arppe and the altarpiece is painted by J. Hedman as well as in many other 19th century churches in the Lapland and Oulu area.

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Address
Siltatie, Kolari, Finland

Established
1818-1819

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